Anybody remember Alex Zanardi?

[BDA]

I thought some of you would be interested in what Alex Zanardi, who lost both of his legs in a horrific racing accident in 2001, is doing this weekend.

https://www.foxnews.com/auto/zanardi-defies-disability-to-inspire-racings-biggest-stars

[1970EuropaGuy]

He's truly an inspiration. I'm rooting for BMW!

[dakazman]

BDA
   I was thinking about going to the event tomorrow but there will be heavy rain forecasted beginning at 6am with temp at 60•F . Lasting all day. Not much idea of a good time. I live only an hour away .
Dakazman

[BDA]

Europaguy, he really is!

Dman, too bad the weather isn't cooperating. Hopefully it will be a safe race!

[1970EuropaGuy]

The Daytona 24 is on my bucket list. Some day!

[dakazman]

BDA and 70 ,
   This is the first time in several years that I haven’t been in Daytona During the races but unfortunately across the street at the airport making sure my aircraft get out . The sounds of the cars beyond words. Today 56 ,rainy and windy.🥶, so it’s still on my bucket list to be at a race. Prices were 135.00 for two day event with access to the garage. Kids under 12 free. Parking is another story all together. The rebuild on the stadium is beautiful.
Dakazman

[BDA]

Sounds great. I may have to add it to my list too!

On another subject, I've been to the Amelia Island Concours and really enjoyed it!

[Bainford]

Thanks for the link. It's an interesting read. I was thinking about Zenardi a couple of months ago, wondering what he was up to these days. It's good to see he is enthusiastic and still at it.

[BDA]

My daughter was a big fan of Zanardi too and put together a video that included some video of him diving off a boat. I went to find that but found this video of some of what it was like to drive at Daytona. I thought it was really interesting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO5hGTsx8f8

[surfguitar58]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO5hGTsx8f8

I've done a little work in the field of adaptive engineering for the disabled, and this video is total engineering porn. Bravo BMW and Signore Zanardi!